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A message from the Leader of the Council
The following open letter is the lead article in Bromley Council’s Our Bromley e-newsletter.
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Kelsey Park bridge work gets underway this autumn
Work to replace the bridge over the lake in Kelsey Park will get underway later this year following the completion of the initial design phase and appointment of a contractor.
South Londoners jailed in August so far including paedo and road rage killer
We look at the south Londoners who have been sentenced to prison time in August 2025 so far.
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The whopping total of fines in Bromley for unauthorised school absences
Bromley Council has made over £41,000 from fining parents of children who were out of school without authorisation this year.
Newly refurbished Chislehurst Library opening again
Chislehurst Library will reopen to the public on Friday 22 August at 11am following completion of the recent refurbishment work.
The first directly-elected Reform UK London councillor who won Bromley by-election
Reform UK’s first directly-elected London councillor has outlined a bold vision for the city he says is backed by Nigel Farage, calling for outer boroughs to split from the Greater London Authority (GLA).
Hackney man in court after Bromley father and son murdered in quadruple stabbing
A man accused of killing a father and son at a business premises in south-east London has been remanded in custody.
West Wickham scheme brings forward much needed housing
A further addition to the council’s Bromley Homes for Bromley People initiative has been completed, with a much needed housing scheme in West Wickham providing new homes for social rent.
Fundraising campaign for Croydon Road Recreation Ground waterplay underway
A new fundraising initiative is in progress, supported by the Friends of Croydon Road Recreation Ground, to help deliver a comprehensive refurbishment of the paddling pool into a new waterplay area.
How Bromley sixth form and colleges rank ahead of A-Level Results Day
The Department for Education has shared the latest performance data for sixth forms and colleges in Bromley ahead of Results Day.
Welling engagement ring thief and man with sword in Bexley and Bromley courts
Our round-up of the latest cases at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates' Courts.
Trading Standards alert: Doorstep crime warning
Bromley Trading Standards is reminding residents to beware of doorstep crime, with advice to not accept any home maintenance work offered at the doorstep and to find a reliable trader for the job.
Take our quiz and guess how much houses on Bromley’s most expensive streets cost
Take our quiz to see if you can guess how much a house could set you back at Bromley’s most expensive streets.
Erith stalker, JD Sports vandal and A20 drink driver in Bexley and Bromley courts
Our round-up of the latest cases at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates' Courts.
The south east London cafes and takeaways which deserve ‘way more love’
South east London is bursting with vibrant neighbourhoods and diverse culinary delights, yet some of the best local cafes and takeaway spots fly under the radar.
The Southeastern trains in Lewisham and Bromley cancelled this weekend
Southeastern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this weekend, and stations will be closed.
Bromley cinema offers family favourites and superhero action this weekend
Vue Bromley is screening family favourites and new releases including The Bad Guys 2, Freakier Friday, Elio, and Weapons from August 8–10. Tickets start at £9.99 online.
Orpington man killed moped rider in deliberate road rage crash
An Orpington man who deliberately drove into a moped rider, killing him in a road rage incident, has been jailed for 13 years.
Burglars steal £500k in gold from Bromley home as owners sit inside
Police are appealing for information after £500,000 worth of gold jewellery was stolen from a house in Bromley while the owners were still inside.
Plans revealed for West Wickham Leisure Centre
A Planning Application has been submitted for the partial rebuild of West Wickham Leisure Centre.